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Milestone of first ever offence guideline marked in Council’s annual report
The Scottish Sentencing Council made significant progress in developing sentencing guidelines during 2023-24, including achieving a milestone with Scotland's first guideline on specific offences.

New video on prison sentencing
A new video commissioned by the Scottish Sentencing Council offers insights into prison sentencing in Scotland.

Research explores victims' views on sentencing domestic abuse
The Scottish Sentencing Council today published a new report examining how victim-survivors of domestic abuse view sentencing in Scotland.

Scottish Sentencing Conversations podcast launched
The Council has launched a new podcast on sentencing in Scotland, with the first episode focussing on community sentencing.

Views sought on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences
The Scottish Sentencing Council is seeking views on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences.